2 weeks after I bought my VX I went to Moab, on smaller than stock tires, and stock height. Only did a couple trails (Dome Plateau, and Klondike Bluffs) Many stock vxs have done much more difficult trails.
You'll be just fine
Super VXer
2 weeks after I bought my VX I went to Moab, on smaller than stock tires, and stock height. Only did a couple trails (Dome Plateau, and Klondike Bluffs) Many stock vxs have done much more difficult trails.
You'll be just fine
Super VXer
Yep, like TR said many have come and done just fine in stock VXs. Scott (Moncha) is a great example. Just pick your trails wisely and follow someone equally equiped so you can see what lines work. Don't follow me and you will be fine (yep, I'm the guy that usually goes the way they say not to!). Hope you make it...you definately won't regret it.
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The first two years I went to Moab I was completely stock and did just fine. Like others have said, just pick an easier trail and take it easy. Heck, even on some of the more difficult trails there are usually by-passes to the really hard stuff. I've seen a couple of VX's out there on nearly bald tire and they did just fine.
We usually get a little convoy together on the Sunday (or is it the Monday) before the meet starts. As people come across the country from the East they pick up other VX's and by the time they get here to Colorado there are usually quite a few VX's cruising down the interstate behind each other. VERY cool sight.
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair."
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Super VXer
Paging PBKid!Originally Posted by MSHardeman
Super VXer
And Travis! (tjh)Paging PBKid!It was an amazing sight!
VX KAT
....the adventure BEGINS ANEW! ...2015......
Remember that life is not measured in the breaths you take, but rather in the moments that take your breath away.
Super VXer
There's a "Moab checklist" somewhere I've seen on the site...check around for it, gives you tons of info.
And yes, you can go stock, as all the others have said, and have a great time, AND not destroy your VX. I went stock 1st yr, then just added slightly larger tires, no lift, for the 2nd year, did great. You can skip the harder boulder strewn trails (I do) and still have a fantastic time on many other trails.
Super VXer
Kenny posted the best Moab list I've ever seen.
Super VXer
Paging PBKid!
"Do Not Seek Praise. Seek Criticism."
"If You Can't Solve A Problem, It's Because You're Playing By The Rules."
"The Perosn Who Doesn't Make Mistakes Is Unlikely To Make Anything."
-Paul Arden
Super VXer
LOL...I VIVIDLY remember the "kids" first Moab...
Bald tires, a quart or two low, TOTALLY widdit...
And by that, I mean reddy to WHEEL!
MAN, we've ALL got better since then.
Super VXer
Don't forget the highly not recommended body half out the window self spotting!
Super VXer
Au contraire, mon frère!! It ain't me sayin' it!!Sez you...
I think that if the Mayans really had their poop in a group, they would still be around selling trinkets to tourists.... I'm just saying that IF the Mayans ARE right, I NEED to go to Moab 2012, since it COULD be our last.
I couldn't agree more. Moab will quickly learn you a lot of 4x4 tips and tricks, as well as confidence off road. Its an awesome proving ground.
Super VXer
You got in such good shape. Walking to the pay phone to call a tow truck?Yep, like TR said many have come and done just fine in stock VXs. Scott (Moncha) is a great example. Just pick your trails wisely and follow someone equally equiped so you can see what lines work. Don't follow me and you will be fine (yep, I'm the guy that usually goes the way they say not to!
"Take it up with my butt, cuz he's the only one that gives a crap"
Carter Pewterschmidt
Super VXer
Nah...I have 3 well used tow straps!
But my VX has always driven off the trail and home under its own power. Haven't broke anything other than dents in skid plates right wwhere they belong!
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